College Notes 11-24-08

Margaret Dechant, associate vice president for enrollment management at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, has been elected president of the Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.

Dechant, a 20-year association member who last year served on the association's executive committee, began serving a one-year term Nov. 5. In her role as president she is chairwoman of the executive committee and an ex-officio member of all appointed association committees. The president also is responsible for all activities within the association and for coordinating the programs and arrangements for the annual meeting.

One hundred and thirty-five Texas A&M University-Kingsville students attended Conversations with the Future, a university-wide donor scholar dinner held Nov. 6.

Katherine Kreigal, a senior history major, received the Walter Russell History Scholarship and the Kenedy Grant from the Kenedy Memorial Foundation.

Marshall Blaine Wilson, a freshman architectural engineering major, received the Tom & Glenda Best Scholarship, which will pay for Wilson's tuition.

American Electric Power sponsored the event and also donated $10,000 to the university to use for scholarships next year.

Del Mar College will host an adjunct faculty fair from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 3 in Room 106 of the Center for Economic Development, Del Mar College Annex, 3209 S. Staples St. Those interested in teaching at Del Mar College or know someone who is can get information about becoming an adjunct faculty member. The session will cover topics such as expectations of an adjunct faculty member, resources available for faculty, among other topics. Participants also will learn about qualifications required to apply and the application process as well as have an opportunity to ask questions and get answers from college human resources representatives and department chairs. For information about the adjunct faculty fair, call 698-2178.

Del Mar College journalism student Juan Ramirez has earned first place for the Photo Excellence Award in the General News Picture category in an Associate Collegiate Press national competition. Ramirez's winning photo shows Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton shaking hands with supporters during her campaign stop at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds in Robstown on Feb. 13. Ramirez was honored during the National College Media Convention in Kansas City, Mo., earlier this month.